Spirits and liqueurs imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spirits and liqueurs by Israel reached $239.8 million in 2024 (2.04 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239.8M | 2.04M t |
| 2023 | $194.5M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $241.4M | 1.32M t |
| 2021 | $231.7M | 2.29M t |
| 2020 | $155.7M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $158.6M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $142.3M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $151.5M | 21.4K t |
Where Israel imports spirits and liqueurs from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (27%), United Kingdom (15%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $63.7M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $37.0M | 15% |
| France | $34.2M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $17.1M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.6M | 6.5% |
| United States | $8.9M | 3.7% |
| Montenegro | $7.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $6.9M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.30 | Whiskies | 49% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 28% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 | 8.7% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 5.6% |
| 2208.20 | Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc | 4.3% |
| 2208.50 | Gin and geneva | 2.5% |
| 2208.40 | Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 98% below the world average of $5.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spirits and liqueurs exports from Israel
Israel exported $5.5 million of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.8M | 51% |
| Hungary | $871K | 16% |
| Japan | $434K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $157K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 2.8% |
| China | $117K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $94K | 1.7% |
| Ukraine | $93K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $86K | 1.6% |
| Cyprus | $85K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Israel?
Israel imported spirits and liqueurs worth $239.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.04 million tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Israel?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($63.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $151.5 million in 2017 to $239.8 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $241.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export spirits and liqueurs?
Yes. Israel exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Hungary and Japan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $234.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 2208.30 (49% of the value) and 2208.60 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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